I hope your holidays were as “fun”derful as mine…As I look forward to wrapping up this special season with Epiphany, I anticipate experiencing numerous epiphanies in the year ahead as I strive to live fully.
Go with the flow…
During the holiday season, the most frequent response to “How are you?” seems to be “I’m so busy.” I just read an article that stated 31% of individuals questioned consider the holidays to be “frantic.” With that in mind, if you’re into making lists like I am, I encourage you to put self-care at the top of your list.
Continue reading “Go with the flow…”…moving right along…
Our lives often seem like we go from one commitment to another. I think “moving right along” has been my mantra ever since I was a little girl trying to keep up with my big sisters.
I got a new coin purse as a practical souvenir this fall when I was in Italy. While transferring my donor card from the old to the new, I couldn’t help but smile upon reflecting back to one afternoon when I was at my son’s football practice. Continue reading “…moving right along…”
…never say never…
…I know that one is never suppose to say never; however, never regret anything that put a smile on your face and/or that of another person…
Recently, as I approached the check-out lane hugging my carton of Haagen Dazs Ice Cream with a grapefruit on top, the lady in front of me invited me to go ahead of her since I only had 2 items. I jokingly said, this was the new grapefruit diet. She laughingly said she could ”buy” into that. Then she turned to the checker & requested that he add my 2 items onto her bill. Turns out we both put smiles on each others faces.
…too blessed to be stressed…
I have 2 sheep sitting on my alarm clock- they are there to remind me that if I count my blessings, I won’t need to count sheep to get to sleep. Plus, they remind me of the “Good Shepherd” & how he’s watching out for me- he’ll be up all night so I don’t have to be.
One of the greatest blessings that evolved from my acoustic neuroma tumor is how I shifted my focus to what I CAN do. Thus, I like to CANnvert words inserting an “A” for an “o” to nurture a more positive perspective. CANtentment is a word that comes to mind as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving; especially, as we recognize that CANtentment is knowing how to enjoy what we have. Being CANtent with the CANtents of your life reflects gratitude. Continue reading “…too blessed to be stressed…”
The Mediterranean Way: a healthy lifestyle…
Incr”edible” is the word I often choose to use to describe my trips to Italy because of the pleasure factor I associate with Italian food. Actually, I’m infatuated with the cuisine’s role in what’s become known as the Mediterranean Diet.
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No turning back…
This fall I was fortunate to have the opportunity to venture to Italy. After being hit by an SUV last year when I was biking(more in another blog), I called it my “65 & Glad to Be Alive” tour.
When traveling, I enjoy touring around the back roads & staying at agriturismos(farm B&Bs) so as to more fully experience what’s touted as a healthy Mediterranean lifestyle. Fortunate for me, I now have my faithful GPS companion James.